Choose Rochester University and you’ll choose to learn, lead, and succeed by expanding your knowledge and your faith. Our undergraduate and graduate academic programs will prepare you for a career while also emphasizing Christian values and integrity.

RU is a place where every individual is heard, welcomed and respected. Our campus is just steps away from downtown Rochester and no more than 30 miles from museums, markets, malls, fine dining, and more!

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

99%

SAT Range

840-1060

ACT Range

17-23

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$17,649 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$16,608 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

C+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

13:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Rochester University expands graduate offerings with new master’s degrees in sport leadership and clinical psychology

Rochester University is adding two new Master of Arts degrees to its graduate program — one in sport leadership and another in clinical psychology — after receiving approval from its accrediting body in November 2022. The two new degrees will launch in fall 2023, joining RU’s existing master’s degree in missional leadership.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
65%
On Campus
15%
Online
20%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

745 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

453

Undergrads Over 25

25%

Pell Grant

47%

Varsity Athletes

42%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

65%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

42%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%